Avila Beach Triathlon
A popular sprint and Olympic-distance triathlon using San Luis Bay for the swim -- one of the most scenic triathlon courses on the California coast.
SLO Marathon
The San Luis Obispo Marathon includes a scenic course segment through Avila Beach, drawing several thousand runners from across the state.
Sycamore Springs Blues Festival
A weekend blues festival at the Sycamore Mineral Springs resort in the hills above Avila -- outdoor stages, food vendors and the famous hillside hot tubs.
see you out there
Confirmed events are dated listings from ticketing feeds and local calendars, refreshed daily. Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
Coming up at Avila Beach: Lyle Lovett at Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, tonight at 7:30 PM, Tusk at Fremont Theater, Wednesday, Nov 4 at 8 PM and LEGEND ZEPPELIN at SLO Brew Rock, Thursday, Nov 5 at 7 PM. Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.